CEFR A2

gem

noun

Meaning

A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

Examples

The museum displayed a rare blue diamond, a truly magnificent gem.
She inherited a ruby pendant, a family heirloom passed down through generations.

Synonyms: stone, jewel, precious stone, gemstone

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gem (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɛm/

Definition

A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

Examples

The museum displayed a rare blue diamond, a truly magnificent gem.
She inherited a ruby pendant, a family heirloom passed down through generations.
He found a beautiful piece of sea glass on the beach, calling it his 'found gem'.

How to Use gem

gem of a... (collocation): Used to describe something excellent or outstanding. — "She found a gem of a book in the used bookstore."

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